North Carolina's Eastern Music Festival Celebrates 50 Years in Greensboro NCJoin us at the Eastern Music Festival as we celebrate 50 years of education, music and life! The season begins on June 25 and runs five weeks through July 30, 2011. The EMF invites everyone to share in over 100 music related events and performances. At this years Eastern Music Festival there will be over 100 concert and music-related events throughout the 5 week festival. There is the world class Eastern Festival Orchestra, along with 2 student orchestras performing in numerous special events.  There will also be talented Guest Artists such as Wynton Marsalis and many more from all over coming to Greensboro to perform with the Festival. For a season schedule simple visit the Eastern Music Festivals Website.Seaso... 06/12/2011

Come Celebrate The Fourth Of July in The Triad In Downtown Greensboro, NCFun Fourth is going to be a great American Independence Day Party in the great Greensboro, NC.  The great events lined up for us this year are the Freedom Run, theKickoff Block Party, the Parade and Street Festival, the Pops Concert and then last but not least the Gate City Fireworks Spectacular! Put on your Red, White, and Blue and come down to celebrate the birth of our great nation.  While you are at it go ahead and register for the Fun Run/Walk8:00am -- 10K Freedom Run (Electronic timing)8:10am -- 2-Mile Red, White & Blue Fun Run & Walk9:00am -- Tot Trot & Kids 1/2KNow if you are not the running type you can always visit and enjoy the Fun Fourth Parade this is JULY 4TH in downtown Greensboro, NC.  The Parade wi... 06/12/2011

Meet Our Newest Member Of The Total Care Realty Team!James is our model Concierge Realtor® and the face of Total Care Realty on the Internet!  James is the essential concierge.  If you need to buy a home or perhaps you need to sell a home, James will help you find that home or anything else you need or want in Greensboro, NC.    By using our new "Lifestyle Search" we can help you find anything and everything that is important to YOU in the Triad of North Carolina!  After all that is what this is all about is it not?  As your broker we work for YOU to deliver either your new home to you gift wrapped on a silver platter or to deliver that sold home to you.  We all want to know that we are in good hands so why not make sure those hands have white gloves and cutting edge technology and deca... 06/12/2011

Guilford Hills, a popular neighborhood with affordable homes in Greensboro, has had ten homes have closed year-to-date but none are currently under contract.  Here is the latest Guilford Hills, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 6/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Guilford Hills: Number of homes for Sale: 21 Average Asking Price: $141,073 Average Days on Market:  105  Homes For Sale in Guilford Hills Pending Homes in Guilford Hills:  Number of Pending Homes:  0  Homes Pending in Guilford Hills Sold Homes in Guilford Hills Since January 1, 2011 Number of Homes Sold: 10 Average Asking Price:  $126,520 Average Sold Price:  $116,789 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 92% Average Days On Market: 133  All homes sold in Guilford Hills in 2011 See A... 06/11/2011

Greensboro, has four homes sold so far this year and two are currently under contract.  Here is the lastest Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 6/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Kirkwood: Number of homes for Sale: 11 Average Asking Price: $223,945 Average Days on Market:  112   Homes For Sale in Kirkwood Pending Homes in Kirkwood: Number of Pending Homes:  2   Homes Under Contract in Kirkwood Sold Homes in Kirkwood Since January 1, 2011: Number of Homes Sold:  4 Average Asking Price:  150,475 Average Sold Price:  $149,100 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 99% Average Days On Market: 60 Homes sold in Kirkwood in 2011  See Also: Search Homes for Sale in Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC Sell Your Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC Home Greensboro Hom... 06/11/2011

The Lindley Park neighborhood in Greensboro, NC is a popular area near University of North Carolina at Greensboro and downtown Greensboro.  Housing activity has increased in May.  Here is the latest Lindley Park, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 6/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Lindley Park: Number of homes for Sale:  15 Average Asking Price: $181,853 Average Days on Market:  89   Homes For Sale in Lindley Park Pending Homes in Lindley Park: Number of Pending Homes:  3   Homes Under Contract in Lindley Park Sold Homes in Lindley Park Since January 1, 2011 Number of Homes Sold: 9 Average List Price: $188,444 Average Sold Price:    $181,356 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 96% Average Days On Market: 59   Homes Sold in Lindley Park See... 06/10/2011

The Starmount Neighborhoods, which include Starmount Forest and Starmount Farms, had a jump in homes that went under contract, which will likely lead to a lot of homes selling within the next month or so.  Check below for 2011 Starmount, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 6/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Starmount: Number of homes for Sale: 39 Average Asking Price: $432,840 Average Days on Market:  121   Homes For Sale in Starmount Pending Homes in Starmount: Number of Pending Homes: 6  All Homes Pending in Starmount Sold Homes in Starmount Since January 1, 2011: 12 Average List Price: $328,000  Average Sold Price: $309,279 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 94% Average Days On Market:  124  All Homes Sold in Starmount See Also: Search Ho... 06/08/2011

Sunset Hills, located in Greensboro, NC, has had a significant activity in home sales in 2011.  Eleven homes have sold year-to-date and five are now under contract.  Here is the latest Sunset Hills, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 6/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Sunset Hills: Number of homes for Sale: 25 Average Asking Price: $291,620 Average Days on Market:  59 Homes For Sale in Sunset Hills Pending Homes in Sunset Hills: Number of Pending Homes: 5 Homes Currently Under Contract in Sunset Hills Sold Homes in Sunset Hills In 2011 Number of Homes Sold: 11  Average List Price: $245,627 Average Sold Price: $234,764 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 95% Average Days On Market: 145   Homes that Sold in Sunset Hills For more information on... 06/08/2011

Outdoor Living Space Planting Advicefor the Carolinas With the wonderful climates here in the Carolinas (minus the heat wave we’ve been subject to recently!), we get to spend a lot of time entertaining and enjoying our outdoor living spaces. That being said, there is no reason for your planters to sit bare during the fall and winter months. Many of us simply leave our planters bare because the thought of maintaining that “inviting” look at all times can be a little overwhelming. Believe me, I get it. But fear not! There are easy, low-maintenance steps you can take to keep your planters looking great all year-round. One simple way to achieve this in your outdoor living space is to make your planters for “all seasons” by placing evergreens in them. This can be done by planting a dwarf Lel... 06/06/2011

My Client Wants It, So I Am Gonna Go Find It!   I have a wish list from one of my new clients.  So first on the list is a older home with a list of needs and wants she wants.  So I have scoured the MLS and now I am actually scouring the older neighborhoods of Greensboro, NC looking for FSBO's.  The chance that there is a home that will fit her needs and wants and is a For Sale By Owner is to high.  As we know too often FSBO's do not get sold because they have no exposure.  Basically no one knows they are for sale.  Unfortunately many agents shy away from such a transaction since they do not have a buffer/agent on the other side to deal with instead of having to negotiate directly with the seller.  I actually enjoy the chance since I am very confident of my negotiating skills after over ... 06/04/2011

Calling all doughnut lovers!  In honor of National Doughnut Day, Krispy Kreme will be giving away one free doughnut per customer all day tomorrow.   Our local Krispy Kreme, located at 2401 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro, will certainly be a popular spot!  If you're not in Greensboro, check with your local Krispy Kreme to make sure they are participating. Krispy Kreme got its start right here in North Carolina in 1937, just down the road in Winston Salem.  According to the Krispy Kreme website, Vernon Rudolph, the founder, began making doughnuts for local grocery stores but the scent was so tempting that people walking by asked to buy them.  So Mr. Rudolph cut a hole in the wall of his building so he could sell them directly to pedestrians.  The legions of Krispy Kreme fans have been gr... 06/02/2011

11th Annual North Carolina Wine Festival this weekend. The largest wine festival in North Carolina is this weekend at Tanglewood park in Clemmons NC. Your ticket provides you tasting from all wineries, artist and crafter displays, great food choices and music all day featuring The Chairmen of the Board, The Band of OZ and The Plaids. Nearly 40 wineries give out tastes of their red and white wines. After the tastings, wines can be purchased by the glass for festival sipping, or in bottles and cases for at-home drinking. Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 12:00noon-6:30 pm Tanglewood Park 4061 Clemmons Road , Clemmons NC 27012   05/25/2011

I almost couldn't believe it yesterday when I read on Facebook about a black bear in Guilford Hills.  I mean, really, Guilford Hills in Greensboro?!?  It is definitely not a rural area.  Bounded by Battleground Boulevard and Benjamin Parkway, tucked between Target and Friendly Center, how in the world could a bear be living there?  However, this morning's News and Record confirmed that there was in fact a black bear chased up a tree yesterday morning by two neighborhood dogs.  To put it mildly, this is very rare here in Greensboro.  Stay tuned for more on this unique story!!!  Photo courtesy of Facebook page and credited to Stuart Tucker. 05/23/2011

MOSAIC FESTIVAL: INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC IN DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO, NCThe 2nd Annual Mosaic Festival: International Food and Music in Downtown Greensboro (free admission!) is upon us. This year’s will be a a great time so join us as we celebrate the diversity of our community with a full schedule packed with all kinds of events and a full house of ethnic food vendors, crafts, jewelry, games for kids, plus information booths all around the park.The 2011 Mosaic Festival will take place on Saturday, May 21st from 2pm – 8pm in Festival Park (200 N. Davie St) in downtown Greensboro. After last years attendance, the festival has been expanded the length of the event and have even added new musicians including some of North Carolina’s most popular international bands. This year’s headliners ... 05/15/2011

Open House Sunday: 5810 Carriage Lane, Greensboro, NC Sunday 5/15   2-4PM 3 BR/2 BA    2200-2600SF Incredible value in this ranch/basement home. Easy expansion possibilities in basement. Home in excellent condition. Large homesite. See aerial view from GIS in attachments. Hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms. 29'x 11.5' space in basement that is heated,not finished,but not included in sq footage. Great outdoor entertainment area, large brick patio almost entire length of home and deck off of main level.Must see to appreciate value. 05/13/2011

Greensboro, NC Real Estate Home Report: The Greensboro Home Market Report for this month requires some scrutiny.  Usually in these monthly market reports, I compare trends over a one year period.  However, because of the Federal Home Buyers Tax Credit, which provided up to $8,000 to buyers who had homes under contract by April 30, 2010, there was a large spike in homes under contract and homes sold during the first part of 2010.  Therefore, when comparing April 2011 to April 2010, there was significant drop in the number of homes in Greensboro under contract and the number of homes in Greensboro sold. However, it is more telling to look at trends over two years to get a more accurate idea of the current market situation.  When you compare April 2009 to April 2011, the under contracts ac... 05/11/2011

Preservation Greensboro's 2011 Tour of Historic Homes Preservation Greensboro Inc. and tour partner, Southern Evergreen, are pleased to announce the inaugural Tour of Historic Homes set for Saturday, May 21, 11:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, May 22, 1:00-5:00pm.  Ten homes with a special bonus house, throughout Fisher Park and Aycock Historic Districts will be featured on the tour.  Tickets will be available April 1. Tickets purchased before the event: $15, PGI Members $12. Tickets purchased during the tour, $20.  Tickets may be purchased at Blandwood Mansion from 9am till 5pm. Cash and checks only. Participants will be excited to explore these two historic neighborhoods that contribute so much to the Gate City's charm and character. The houses represented include architectural styles that ran... 05/11/2011

Guilford Hills, a popular neighborhood with affordable homes in Greensboro, has had solid home sales as of April 30, 2011.  Eight homes have closed and one is currently under contract.  Here is the latest Guilford Hills, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 5/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Guilford Hills: Number of homes for Sale: 19 Average Asking Price: $140,318 Average Days on Market:  103  Homes For Sale in Guilford Hills Pending Homes in Guilford Hills:  Number of Pending Homes:  1  Homes Pending in Guilford Hills Sold Homes in Guilford Hills Since January 1, 2011 Number of Homes Sold: 8 Average Asking Price:  $124,649 Average Sold Price:  $116,750 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 94% Average Days On Market: 122  All homes sold in Gu... 05/10/2011

Kirkwood, a popular neighborhood near downtown Greensboro, has three homes sold so far this year.  Here is the lastest Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 5/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Kirkwood: Number of homes for Sale: 11 Average Asking Price: $229,218 Average Days on Market:  114   Homes For Sale in Kirkwood Pending Homes in Kirkwood: Number of Pending Homes:  1   Homes Under Contract in Kirkwood Sold Homes in Kirkwood Since January 1, 2011: Number of Homes Sold:  3 Average Asking Price:  165,633 Average Sold Price:  $162,133 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 98% Average Days On Market: 75 Homes sold in Kirkwood in 2011  See Also: Search Homes for Sale in Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC Sell Your Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC Home Gre... 05/10/2011

The Lindley Park neighborhood in Greensboro, NC is a popular area near University of North Carolina at Greensboro and downtown Greensboro.  Here is the latest Lindley Park, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 5/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Lindley Park: Number of homes for Sale:  20 Average Asking Price: $179,380 Average Days on Market:  83   Homes For Sale in Lindley Park Pending Homes in Lindley Park: Number of Pending Homes:  1   Homes Under Contract in Lindley Park Sold Homes in Lindley Park Since January 1, 2011 Number of Homes Sold: 7 Average List Price: $182,457 Average Sold Price:    $173,957 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 95% Average Days On Market: 72   Homes Sold in Lindley Park See Also: Search Homes for Sale in Lindley ... 05/09/2011